Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Services Management

(Co-op)

Program Description

This program provides you with specialized skills for the banking and insurance sectors. Developed with input from experts in these areas, it focuses your studies on all aspects of financial services and provides you with a co-op work term, which allows you to gain valuable experience on the job at a major financial institution or insurance company.

OR Mature Student Status (age 21 years or older and has been out of school for a minimum of two years) with the above prerequisite course(s) or their equivalent(s) with a minimum grade of 65%. All previous postsecondary transcripts should be disclosed and may be used in an admission decision.

Please note: All costs are approximate, may vary by campus and are subject to change at any time without notice. Parking, locker and some mandatory incidental fees are among the charges not included in the figures above.

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Your Career

In the post-2008 financial environment, Toronto has emerged as the second largest North American finance centre and ranks in the 'Top Ten' globally.

Home to the head offices of Canada's five major banks, most of the foreign banks operating in Canada and two of the world's largest life insurers, financial service jobs grew in the GTA by 38% in the 2000-2010 period compared to the US growth of only 0.3%. More than 75% of the financial services sector's employees hold postsecondary credentials, which is considerably higher than the regional average (Source: the Toronto Financial Services Alliance).

You will start a rewarding career with many advancement opportunities, for example, as a customer service representative, a financial adviser, a life insurance underwriter or a financial services representative. In a short while you may move to positions such as credit analyst, assistant branch manger, account manager or personal banking manager.

Professional Certification

You'll have the opportunity to earn credits toward three industry designations:

Personal Financial Planner (PFP) granted by the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). Graduates will reach the halfway point of this designation and be eligible to receive the Certificate in Financial Services Advice (CFSA).

There is an additional cost for certification courses that are included as part of the program curriculum.

Co-operative Education

The co-op work-term provides the learner with the opportunity to become involved in real-life work experiences where critical thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills are utilized. The work term is scheduled over the summer term between semesters 6 and 7.

CPA Ontario Learning Centre

Grow your accounting and finance skill set in a space dedicated to supporting and engaging Seneca students, whether at the introductory or advanced levels of their accounting studies. Academic support is offered in partnership with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. Located in the Newnham Campus Learning Centre.

Transfer Credit/Pathways

The Degree and Credit Transfer Office provides a number of services for students continuing their education at Seneca, and for graduating students considering degree transfer options.

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at various post-secondary institutions. Please refer to the Degree Transfer Guide for more information.

Transfer Credit may be granted for courses deemed equivalent to courses at Seneca that have been completed at recognized postsecondary institutions. Additional information is available online.

Note: In accordance with PEQAB requirements, this program has a minimal overall acceptable achievement for progression.

Seneca has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a five-year term starting January 28, 2014. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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Video

Barbara, a graduate of Seneca's Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Services Management program, talks about leaving university to come to Seneca and her time at the College and how it launched her career in financial services. Video

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